First Aid / Medical Assistance / First Aid Kit Access
Employees/Students/Visitors/Contractors may obtain medical assistance through the following sources:
- Wellness Centre - Nurse to provide assistance
- Security Services - Security Staff with First Aider Certificate
- Trained First Aiders
Non-emergent medical assistance:
- If you suffered a minor injury and require a band-aid and other first aid supplies, use the departmental first aid kit. Ensure you are aware of the location of the first aid kit.
- Call or visit the Wellness Centre - Room 1D24 - in Duckworth Centre. Contact: 204-786-9496. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In House - Medical Assistance:
- If you require emergent first aid assistance, call the Security Office, at 204-786-6666.
- In addition to calling Security, if you are aware that emergency first aiders exist in your building or your department, summon additional assistance while you wait for Security.
- In addition, if deemed serious, call 9-1-1.
Serious Injury requiring Paramedics:
- Call 9-1-1 then - Call Security 204-786-6666
Accident/Incident Report Form:
All injuries/incidents must be reported to the Safety Office using the incident report form.
First Time Purchase of a First Aid Kit or AED:
- The purchase of first aid kits (MB Regulation or Personal First Aid Kit) or AED's is the responsibility of the department with approval from their Department Head.
- Once approved, the request for purchase is made through the Safety Office. Request through email safety@uwinnipeg.ca. You will then be provided with supplier information and in turn you will be required to purchase through a purchase order form with your account number and sent to Purchasing for processing.
- The Safety Office will record all departments with first aid kits and AEDs (See: Location of AEDs).
Replenishment of First Aid Kit Contents:
- The department needs to ensure that the first aid kits are regularly checked to ensure contents are according to the Regulations and are replenished when required.
- Requests for replenishment by completing the online form:
/index/safety-first-aid-kit-replenish
Follow the instructions.
Internal First Aid Training or AED Training Provided/Coordinated by the Safety Office:
The Safety Office provides First Aider I training at regular intervals through the calendar year. Please contact the Safety Office if you require specific training or watch the staff bulletin for upcoming training dates.